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In April of 1972, George Low returned to Washington from Moscow and briefed Henry Kissinger. He conveyed NASA’s assessment that a joint space mission in 1975 was feasible.
Nixon-Kosygin Summit
Soviet 2/5 Scale Model of ASTP Docking System
Apollo Communications Links
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In 1969, NASA Administrator Thomas O. Paine saw an opportunity for a paradigm shift
in Soviet-American space relations. Given the United States’ clear lead in the race to the moon, he believed an offer of cooperation would not jeopardize the US lunar aspirations. Remarkably, the Soviet Union now had more to gain from such a partnership.
The Space Obelisk at the National Exhibition of Economic Achievements in Moscow
Replica of the Vostok and Launch Vehicle displayed at the National Exhibition of Economic Achievement
Sketches by W. Taub outlining Soviet and American spacecraft characteristics. Prepared in 1969
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After the uncertain days of February 1967, NASA officials began to realize that a recovery from the tragedy was under way. Through hard work and problem solving, morale of Nasa personnel started to improve…
Remains of Launch Complex 34
Memorial benches on the edge of launch pad 34
Memorial plaque attached to launch pad 34
Memorial plaque attached to launch pad 34
Apollo 1 medallion flown on Apollo 9
